The gardens were spectacular. The cottage had so much privacy, you felt all alone and secluded. So much thought has gone into the house, it is beautiful!

KatrinaAustralia

The gardens were lovely. That was one of the features that stood out.The main issue for us was the bathroom being downstairs. For the price we paid, we expected an attached bathroom.The stairs were steeper than normal & negotiating the stairs in the night was not a pleasant experience.The website did not state there was no attached bathroom.I wish I had stayed at the many places I had previously stayed in the Southern Highlands.Very expensive for what you get.

RamaniAustralia

Private and self contained. Nothing lacking. Very well kept and peaceful.

SharonAustralia

Felt like we had gone back in time re the age and styling of the cottage.Peaceful surrounding/gardens.

LisaAustralia

The wood fire was a real bonus, the large bath was great to relax in and the bed was extra comfy at the end of a day. The surrounding gardens are a real delight and the owners and staff are fantastic. I would highly recommend staying at this venue.

StephenAustralia

Perfect location and the owner was really friendly and helpful. There was breakfast stuff there for us and lots of games and music. Nice and warm in the winter too

JoanneAustralia

We loved chilling out in the upstairs area; it was warm, spacious and comfortable. The complimentary breakfast basket was a welcome touch, Margaret checked in with us, the kitchen was fully self-contained, and the gardens were beautiful even in winter. We also loved how the cottage had clearly been updated with modern elements, e.g. tv and beautiful new bathtub, but kept its past history in full view.

IrenaAustralia

Just perfect! The loveliest cottage, so cosy and quaint. The gardens were beautiful to stroll around. Nice breakfast basket provided so we didn’t need to rush off in the morning. And Margaret was a lovely host 😊

GinaAustralia

The Devon Cottage exceeded our expectations, one of the most homely places we've stayed. Can walk the grounds, read a book in the sunroom or by the fire, or drive 5 min into town (Bowral or Moss Vale).

DominicAustralia

The cottage was absolutely stunning. A home away from home. The grounds were absolutely lovely also so we spent a whole afternoon picnicking on a rug in the grounds. Every detail was taken care of. An amazing place and we'll definitely be back.

Devon Cottage

“The gardens were spectacular. The cottage had so much privacy, you felt all alone and secluded. So much thought has gone into the house, it is beautiful!”

Katrina
Australia

“The gardens were lovely. That was one of the features that stood out.The main issue for us was the bathroom being downstairs.”

Ramani
Australia

“Private and self contained. Nothing lacking. Very well kept and peaceful.”

Sharon
Australia

“Felt like we had gone back in time re the age and styling of the cottage.Peaceful surrounding/gardens.”

Lisa
Australia

“The wood fire was a real bonus, the large bath was great to relax in and the bed was extra comfy at the end of a day. The surrounding gardens are a real delight and the owners and staff are fantastic....”

Stephen
Australia

“Perfect location and the owner was really friendly and helpful. There was breakfast stuff there for us and lots of games and music. Nice and warm in the winter too”

Joanne
Australia

“We loved chilling out in the upstairs area; it was warm, spacious and comfortable.”

Irena
Australia

“Just perfect! The loveliest cottage, so cosy and quaint. The gardens were beautiful to stroll around. Nice breakfast basket provided so we didn’t need to rush off in the morning.”

“The cottage was absolutely stunning. A home away from home. The grounds were absolutely lovely also so we spent a whole afternoon picnicking on a rug in the grounds. Every detail was taken care of.”

Cassandra
Australia

Experience World-class Service at Devon Cottage

Set in 6 acres of manicured gardens, this 1857 country house offers a cottage with Victorian furniture. A 2-day breakfast hamper is provided on arrival. Guests at the property can enjoy badminton and croquet.

At Devon Cottage guests can have a bath or shower in their private downstairs bathroom and then put on a provided bathrobe. For your entertainment, the cottage's upstairs bedroom includes a seating area with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and an iPod dock. There is a kitchen and lounge area with a wood fireplace for winter warmth during April-August. Firewood is supplied at an additional charge.

Located in the center of Burradoo in New South Wales, Devon Cottage is a 10-minute walk from Burradoo Train Station, a 3-minute drive to the many shops, restaurants and cafes in Bowral and the Bowral Oval and Golf Club. It is a 9-minute drive from Mitagong town center.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

This private, fully self-contained cottage is located on 6 acres of the historic 1857, Southdown Estate. Upstairs, it has a large bedroom with a lounge, TV, air-conditioning and views of the stunning gardens.

Downstairs there is a lounge, fully equipped kitchenette and a bathroom with a shower over a bath. An enclosed sun-room and a private terrace are provided.

Please note that this cottage is not suitable for elderly or disabled guests as it has internal steep stairs and a large step-in bathtub.

Please note that this room will not be serviced for the duration of your stay.

Bungalow Facilities:

• Tea/Coffee maker

• Shower

• Bathtub

• TV

• Air conditioning

• Hairdryer

• Iron

• Kitchenette

• Bathrobe

• Radio

• Refrigerator

• Desk

• Ironing facilities

• Sitting area

• Free toiletries

• DVD Player

• CD Player

• Fan

• Toilet

• Microwave

• Washing machine

• Video

• Patio

• Private Bathroom

• Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

• Heating

• Walk-in closet

• Satellite channels

• Kitchen

• Bathtub or shower

• Carpeted

• Fireplace

• Guest bathroom

• Flat-screen TV

• Private entrance

• Sofa

• Soundproof

• Tile/Marble floor

• View

• Alarm clock

• Dining area

• Electric kettle

• iPod dock

• Kitchenware

• Dryer

• Oven

• Stovetop

• Toaster

• Garden view

• Cleaning products

• Electric blankets

• Blu-ray player

• Coffee machine

• Terrace

• Towels

• Linens

• Dining table

• Outdoor furniture

• Outdoor dining area

• Entire unit located on ground floor

• Upper floors accessible by stairs only

• Clothes rack

• Drying rack for clothing

• Toilet paper

• Board games/puzzles

• Sofa bed

Free WiFi!

Parking:

Free!
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

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An Inside Look at Devon Cottage

The property was part of the original 335 acre 1857 "Southdown" estate of Burradoo in the Southern Highlands. The Devon Cottage was an original fruit pickers cottage that I reconstructed on the estate and adapted it for self-contained accommodation

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children not allowed.

This property doesn't offer cribs.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Cards accepted at this property

Devon Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Devon Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The Fine Print

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Please note, the property will be in contact after booking to advise check-in procedures.

Please note this property is not wheelchair accessible.

Please note an airport shuttle service is available on request.

Please note that a free breakfast basket is provided on arrival.

Please inform Devon Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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What guests loved the most:

“The gardens were spectacular. The cottage had so much privacy, you felt all alone and secluded. So much thought has gone into the house, it is beautiful!”

KatrinaAustralia

“The gardens were lovely. That was one of the features that stood out.The main issue for us was the bathroom being downstairs. For the price we paid, we expected an attached bathroom.The stairs were steeper than normal & negotiating the stairs in the night was not a pleasant experience.The website did not state there was no attached bathroom.I wish I had stayed at the many places I had previously stayed in the Southern Highlands.Very expensive for what you get.”

RamaniAustralia

“Private and self contained. Nothing lacking. Very well kept and peaceful.”

SharonAustralia

“Felt like we had gone back in time re the age and styling of the cottage.Peaceful surrounding/gardens.”

LisaAustralia

“The wood fire was a real bonus, the large bath was great to relax in and the bed was extra comfy at the end of a day. The surrounding gardens are a real delight and the owners and staff are fantastic. I would highly recommend staying at this venue.”

StephenAustralia

“Perfect location and the owner was really friendly and helpful. There was breakfast stuff there for us and lots of games and music. Nice and warm in the winter too”

JoanneAustralia

“We loved chilling out in the upstairs area; it was warm, spacious and comfortable. The complimentary breakfast basket was a welcome touch, Margaret checked in with us, the kitchen was fully self-contained, and the gardens were beautiful even in winter. We also loved how the cottage had clearly been updated with modern elements, e.g. tv and beautiful new bathtub, but kept its past history in full view.”

IrenaAustralia

“Just perfect! The loveliest cottage, so cosy and quaint. The gardens were beautiful to stroll around. Nice breakfast basket provided so we didn’t need to rush off in the morning. And Margaret was a lovely host 😊”

GinaAustralia

“The Devon Cottage exceeded our expectations, one of the most homely places we've stayed. Can walk the grounds, read a book in the sunroom or by the fire, or drive 5 min into town (Bowral or Moss Vale).”

DominicAustralia

“The cottage was absolutely stunning. A home away from home. The grounds were absolutely lovely also so we spent a whole afternoon picnicking on a rug in the grounds. Every detail was taken care of. An amazing place and we'll definitely be back.”

The gardens were lovely. That was one of the features that stood out.The main issue for us was the bathroom being downstairs. For the price we paid, we expected an attached bathroom.The stairs were steeper than normal & negotiating the stairs in the night was not a pleasant experience.The website did not state there was no attached bathroom.I wish I had stayed at the many places I had previously stayed in the Southern Highlands.Very expensive for what you get.

Stayed in December 2018

Reviewed: November 23, 2018

Sharon

Australia

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Stayed 2 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

Private and self contained. Nothing lacking. Very well kept and peaceful.

Stayed in November 2018

Reviewed: October 26, 2018

Lisa

Australia

1 helpful vote

9.6

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Stayed 2 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

Felt like we had gone back in time re the age and styling of the cottage.Peaceful surrounding/gardens.

Stayed in October 2018

Reviewed: September 18, 2018

Katrina

Australia

10

“Stunning! A perfect oasis for a weekend away. A perfect cottage with adorable decor!”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Stayed 2 nights

The gardens were spectacular. The cottage had so much privacy, you felt all alone and secluded. So much thought has gone into the house, it is beautiful!

Stayed in September 2018

Reviewed: August 6, 2018

Anonymous

Australia

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Stayed 2 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

Nothing

Quaint, rustic, secluded in the midst of lovely kept gardens. Perfect for a romantic getaway.

Stayed in August 2018

Reviewed: August 6, 2018

Stephen

Australia

10

“Enjoyment in the lap of luxury”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Stayed 2 nights

The only issue I had was identifying the correct driveway into the property at night time. A clearly visible reflector of some type would be much appreciated.

The wood fire was a real bonus, the large bath was great to relax in and the bed was extra comfy at the end of a day. The surrounding gardens are a real delight and the owners and staff are fantastic. I would highly recommend staying at this venue.

Stayed in July 2018

Reviewed: June 17, 2018

Joanne

Australia

2 helpful votes

10

“Excellent”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location and the owner was really friendly and helpful. There was breakfast stuff there for us and lots of games and music. Nice and warm in the winter too

Stayed in June 2018

Reviewed: June 11, 2018

Irena

Australia

9.6

“Thank you Margaret! We had a wonderful weekend escape in Devon Cottage, just what we needed.”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Stayed 3 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

It would be nice if the bathroom was up on the second floor for ease of use and also a bit more ventilated, however we understood that this is just the design of this historic cottage. The wifi was slow sometimes, but a little patience will go a long way.

We loved chilling out in the upstairs area; it was warm, spacious and comfortable. The complimentary breakfast basket was a welcome touch, Margaret checked in with us, the kitchen was fully self-contained, and the gardens were beautiful even in winter. We also loved how the cottage had clearly been updated with modern elements, e.g. tv and beautiful new bathtub, but kept its past history in full view.

Stayed in June 2018

Reviewed: May 7, 2018

Gina

Australia

1 helpful vote

10

“The perfect cottage in the woods!”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Stayed 2 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

Nothing!

Just perfect! The loveliest cottage, so cosy and quaint. The gardens were beautiful to stroll around. Nice breakfast basket provided so we didn’t need to rush off in the morning. And Margaret was a lovely host 😊

Stayed in May 2018

Reviewed: April 26, 2018

Maureen

Australia

2 helpful votes

7.1

“Mixed experience ”

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Stayed 4 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

Not well light at night and very hard to locate the entrance . This poor lighting and the confusion about where the entrance is located caused me to run into a culvert and the need for my car to be winched out.

Lovely setting , beautiful garden, lovely host

Stayed in April 2018

Reviewed: April 23, 2018

Dominic

Australia

9.6

“relaxing and homely”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Stayed 2 nights

The Devon Cottage exceeded our expectations, one of the most homely places we've stayed. Can walk the grounds, read a book in the sunroom or by the fire, or drive 5 min into town (Bowral or Moss Vale).

Stayed in April 2018

Reviewed: March 21, 2018

Cassandra

Australia

10

“We felt spoilt and had the loveliest time. Thank you.”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Stayed 2 nights

there was nothing we didn't like. It was amazing!

The cottage was absolutely stunning. A home away from home. The grounds were absolutely lovely also so we spent a whole afternoon picnicking on a rug in the grounds. Every detail was taken care of. An amazing place and we'll definitely be back.